widen
/ˈwaɪdən/
Meanings
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verb
Make (something) larger in size, extent, or degree.
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verb
Make (a space or area) wider.
Antonyms
narrow
Rhymes
Words rhyming with widenriden , hiden , shiden , iden
Variants
List of all variants of widen that leads to same resultwiden , widened , widener , wideners , widening , widens
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).widens, widened, widening
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English widen, related to wid, wide.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'widen' is often used in the context of road construction to indicate the expansion of a roadway.
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The verb 'widen' is formed from the Old English word 'widen', which means 'to make wide'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Expansion: The process or result of making something larger in size or extent.
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Broadening: The act of making something broader or more extensive.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'widen' is often used metaphorically to describe expanding one's perspective or knowledge. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway reflects on how his experiences have 'widened' his understanding of the world.
How to Memorize "widen"
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visualize
- Imagine a piece of paper and visualize drawing lines to make the width larger.
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associate
- Associate the word with the feeling of opening up or expanding.
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mnemonics
- Use the phrase 'make it broader' to remember the meaning of 'widen'.
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